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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,457.07, 14,185.40 and 2,341.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,457.07, 14,185.40 and 2,341.22 is: 3,511.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,457.07 : 14,185.40 = 2,341.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,457.07/14,185.40 = 2,341.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,457.07x = 14,185.40 × 2,341.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,457.07x = 33,211,059.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,211,059.55/9,457.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.77

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